![Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The city has a population of 260,000 (2008 census), nearly 80 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas (330,000). Lynden Pindling International Airport, the major airport for The Bahamas, is located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of Nassau city centre, and has daily flights to major cities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The city is located on the island of New Providence, which functions much like a federal district. While there is no local government, it is governed directly as an administrative division of the national government. Nassau is considered a historical stronghold of pirates.[1]](http://cdn6.wn.com/vp/i/58/fef2d8ba8cde29.jpg)
VANCOUVER, Feb. 3 /CNW/ - Step aside stereotypes. Move over moose. Canada has an intriguing new tourism personality and we're ready to show it off during the biggest show on Earth! We're rolling out to media thousands of stunning images, hours of high-definition footage, and hundreds of great travel stories about Canada. With a click connect to the CTC Brand Library. "Over three billion people worldwide are going to be watching these Games and our job is to offer tourism appeal...
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